Technical Sales Industrial Water Treatment

Garratt Callahan Co • Chicago, IL

9h • $90,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

Garratt-Callahan, a profitable and private nationwide water treatment chemical company, is seeking aggressive, smart, educated, and promotable Technical Sales Territory Managers to join their expanding sales team. This role involves selling boiler and cooling tower industrial water treatment chemicals with unlimited commission potential. The position is based out of your home in the greater Chicagoland area and offers training, technical support, and a stable work environment with a history of no layoffs. The company is one of the largest private water treatment companies in the U.S. and is expanding nationwide in 2026.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years technical sales related to water treatment chemicals is required.
• You will be a successful applicant if you have a technical degree such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have at least a four year technical degree to qualify for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Selling to a variety of industrial customers is preferred.
• CWT is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Chicago industrial marketplace is preferred.
• Advanced degrees preferred.
• Military equivalent, such as Navy Nuclear Propulsion, or Army CBRN School, is also great.
• Military and mechanical backgrounds are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Sell water treatment boiler and cooling tower chemicals to a variety of industrial customers.
• Maintain the existing customer base.
• Make cold calls to develop new business.
• Run chemical tests to analyze water and document results.
• Interact and fix mechanical equipment such as pumps, tubing, piping and valves.
• Program electronic equipment such as cooling tower chemical controllers.

Benefits

• Compensation is based upon experience and the ability to succeed.
• $90,000 to $120,000+ first year for a qualified candidate.
• Great benefits including a corporate 401k, health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Industry competitive no cap flat rate commission.
• Expenses, and a Car Allowance of $675 per month.
• Technical Support and Ongoing Training.
• Stability and peace of mind. No layoffs in our 120-year history. Debt free, profitable, and growing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level